9.c Staff Report - Discussion on appointing a replacement as representative on the Planning Commission
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: October 17, 2017
To: City Council
From: Neil Soltis, City Administrator
Re: Appointment to Planning Commission
Background: Walt Anderson has tendered his resignation from the Planning Commission. Walt was
appointed to a 5-year term in 2015. Walt’s term would have expired on February 1, 2020. The posting
for the vacancy were published on the City website and Facebook page the morning of October 5 with a
October 13 cut-off date.
No applications were received.
Issue: How will an appointment be made to fill either the remainder of the term?
Options:
1. Extend the application period to October 27 with a review at the November 1 Work Session
(note due to the election on November 7 the next Planning Commission meeting will be on November
14)
2. Make an appointment without seeking applications
3. Appoint a Council member on a permanent or interim basis
Recommendation: Option 1